Jason Szenes/EPASo far, there are no answers for how Oliver Perez can fix his problems on the mound. And Mets manager Jerry Manuel cannot figure out a way to use him effectively.MILWAUKEE – Hours after Oliver Perez allowed three runs in two relief innings Saturday, Mets manager Jerry Manuel said Sunday that the organization’s process to encourage the struggling pitcher to accept a minor-league assignment is “probably something that’s ongoing.”

Part of the hope was that Perez (0-3, 6.25 ERA) would regain some arm strength while in the bullpen. The home run that Corey Hart hit off him came on an 87-mph fastball. Although pitching coach Dan Warthen said this weekend that Perez could transition into an effective reliever, Perez said after Saturday’s game that he usually does not feel comfortable with his pitches until after he has thrown his first inning.

So when would Manuel use Ollie?

“Well, that’s really a tough question,” Manuel said. “It would probably have to something similar to yesterday: Extra innings, something like that. But it’s going to be tough to find spots for him.”

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Your latest in Mets Lineup Construction Theater:

A few hours before game time on Sunday, right fielder Jeff Francoeur leaned in and greeted utility infielder Fernando Tatis, who will start for Ike Davis at first today as the Mets face the Milwaukee Brewers here at Miller Park.

Francoeur told Tatis something. Tatis looked surprised.

“Batting cleanup?” he said.

“Believe it,” Francoeur said. “Time to bring the pain.”

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Yes, Ike Davis will have the day off. Manuel wanted to keep him rested for a three-game set in San Diego starting Monday. He decided to mess with the order otherwise, “especially for one day.”

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So the quirky lineups here in the land of The Chorizo as R.A. Dickey (1-0, 1.50 ERA) faces Randy Wolf (4-4, 4.52 ERA):